Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with 5 years of experience working with Outpatient, LTC and SNF individuals. Well-versed in delivering effective rehabilitation services, documenting progress and meeting schedules.
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Ashley Sandvick
Occupational therapy Assistant
Hartwick,IA
Summary
Overview
16
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Reliant RehabilitationBelle Plaine/Montezuma, Iowa
Occupational Therapy Assistant/ Director of Rehab
08.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Administered tests to assess nature of disabilities and limits of function and personal capacities.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
- Provided support to help patients adjust to new physical or cognitive limitations.
- Helped determine realistic treatment goals and adjusted steps based on patient progress.
- Supported facility with administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, mailing correspondence and answering telephone calls.
- Implemented treatment interventions to support individual objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas.
- Customized standard plans to meet individual abilities and needs.
- Supervised, oriented, trained and counseled department employees to improve job performance and maintain high standards of patient care
- Promoted and followed facility infection control policies, procedures and OBRA guidelines to improve quality of care for health and safety of residents
HLV Community SchoolVictor , Iowa
Teacher Associate
08.2015 - 05.2017
Job overview
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Built and maintained productive relationships between students, teachers and parents.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Kinze Manufacturing Williamsburg, Iowa
Fabrication
08.2007 - 07.2015
Job overview
- Measured parts using calipers, gauges and micrometers to confirm adherence to quality standards on final inspections.
- Adhered to lean manufacturing principles to maintain efficiency.
- Organized materials, maintained appropriate levels and avoided waste.
- Performed quality checks to verify proper lengths, widths, and painted finish discrepancies.
- Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects accurately and quickly.
Education
Kirkwood Community CollegeCedar Rapids, IA
Associate of Applied Science from Occupational Therapy Assistant
05.2018
University Overview
HLV Community SchoolVictor
High School Diploma
05.2005
University Overview
Skills
- Workload Delegation
- Case Management
- Operational Standards
- Documentation Skills
- Strength Improvements
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Discharge Planning
- Progress Monitoring
- Geriatric Treatment
- Patient and Family Education
- Clinical Reasoning
- Emotional Support
Certification
- COTA - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- NBCOT Certification
- Mandatory Reporter
Timeline
Occupational Therapy Assistant/ Director of Rehab
Reliant Rehabilitation
08.2020 - Current
Teacher Associate
HLV Community School
08.2015 - 05.2017
Fabrication
Kinze Manufacturing
08.2007 - 07.2015
Kirkwood Community College
Associate of Applied Science from Occupational Therapy Assistant
HLV Community School
High School Diploma